Tulkarm: Israeli occupation forces assaulted residents who attempted to remove their belongings from homes threatened with demolition in the Tulkarm refugee camp on Sunday. This incident is part of a broader Israeli plan to demolish 104 buildings in the camp under the pretext of military purposes.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the occupation soldiers obstructed residents' access to their homes by checking their IDs, detaining several individuals, and conducting field investigations and searches. The atmosphere was tense as families raced against time to evacuate their homes, aided by Palestinian Red Crescent Society volunteers. The area was heavily surrounded by occupation forces, who deployed at the camp entrances and within the alleys and homes, transforming them into military barracks. They pursued residents, using live ammunition and sound bombs as intimidation tactics.
The occupation army announced a provision for a "second batch" of families, unable to evacuate earlier, allowing them to enter the camp from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to remove belongings from 54 homes included in the demolition plan. Only three entrances and exits were designated for this purpose, further restricting movement for camp residents who have faced forced evacuation orders since the aggression began 161 days ago. The ongoing situation has left residents in shock and grief, threatened with losing their homes and property amid a tight siege.
The situation extends to the Nour Shams camp, under siege for 148 days, with military units deployed in alleys and entrances following recent demolitions. The city has seen an increase in occupation vehicle patrols on main streets, obstructing citizen movement and causing potential harm.
Occupation forces have also stormed various suburbs, setting up checkpoints and detaining residents. In Nablus Street, which links Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps, occupation forces have transformed the area into a military barracks, further exacerbating civilian suffering with flying checkpoints and restricted vehicle movement.
The ongoing aggression has resulted in 14 deaths, including a child and two women, and numerous injuries and arrests. Over 5,000 families have been displaced, with widespread destruction of infrastructure and homes, leaving the camps largely lifeless.
